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Will you be asked to recall facts from literature, history, or science?
Yes
No
2
How much time do you have to take the Evidence-Based Reading test?
60
70
40
50
3
The Writing/Language passages are how long?
750-900 words
400-500 words
550-700 words
400-450 words
4
What is the test fee?
$15
Free at LBHS
$10
$14
5
What subjects are the readings?
All
Literature
Science
Social Studies
6
What's the target score on the 2015 PSAT?
1300
320
1000
1520
7
Are you penalized for guessing on the PSAT?
No
Yes
8
How many questions are on the Evidence-Based Reading section?
60
47
35
25
9
Can you use calculators during the reading/writing portion of the PSAT?
no
yes
10
How much time do you have to take the Writing and Language test?
45
35
30
40
11
Do the questions on this test get increasingly harder?
No
Yes
12
I hate tests. Do I have to take this on Oct 14?
Yes
No
13
What is the 2015 PSAT test date?
Oct 30
Oct 2
Oct 10
Oct 14
14
Where do I find study informatoin?
All the above.
Khan Academy
PSAT booklet
CollegeBoard.com
15
What accompanies some of the reading passages?
infographics
nothing
a glossary
pictures
16
What company makes the PSAT?
SATP
College Board
ACT
PARCC
17
Is the PSAT the same one your siblings took last year?
No
Yes
18
May graphics be used in this section too?
Yes
No
19
Which are types of graphics that can accompany some pasages?
charts
graphs
all of these
tables
20
How many questions are on Writing and Language section of the test?
44
57
35
50
21
What is the PSAT?
All of these are correct
A way to earn scholarship $
A standardized test
A preliminary SAT test
22
What should you bring on test day?
pencils, postive attitude
social security card
ID
pens, pencils, whiteout
23
What does the PSAT measure?
writing/language
all these subjects
math
reading
24
How many questions is on the 45 minute calculator-permitted section?
31
27
13
17
25
On the writing and language test, you must pretend you are a/an
editor
teacher
student
professional writer
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How long are the passages you must read?
750-1000 words
250-350 words
500-750 words
350-500 words
